Visiting the dentist is — for me at least — an experience I limit to a biannual affair. It’s not my fault I dislike having my teeth scrutinised and prodded at.
Then there’s the shocker of the bill, which isn’t always claimable by MediSave.
A recent visit to a dental specialist drained me of a painful $395, no thanks to high consultation fees and three x-rays…
…but that’s a story for another day.
Source: tenorThankfully, there are affordable alternatives for those on a budget.
Here’s everything you need to know about subsidies and treatment costs at dental clinics in Singapore.
General Dental Practitioners (GDP) Versus SpecialistsYou may not be aware of the differences between a GDP and a specialist.
While all dentists receive basic general dentistry training, specialists undergo an additional two to four years of postdoctoral training, with a focus in one of these fields:
Endodontics (For root...
The main reason people don’t visit the dentist is the price and it’s truly a shame in my opinion. However, if I had to choose between public or a private dental clinic. I would choose private due to shorter waiting times and sometimes, the quality of work provided. You can also use Medisave and Child Development Account (CDA) under the Baby Bonus scheme, or receive Pioneer Generation and CHAS subsidies at private clinics too.